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Turkey egg vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turkey egg and Ricotta?

  • Turkey egg is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Ricotta is higher in Calcium.
  • Turkey egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 294% more.
  • Turkey egg has 11 times more Iron than Ricotta. While Turkey egg has 4.1mg of Iron, Ricotta has only 0.38mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ricotta is lower.

We used Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +978.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Iron +978.9%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +533.3%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
Contains more Calcium +109.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 158

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +786.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.98
Equal in Water - 71.7
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Carbs +164.3%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Equal in Fats - 12.98
Equal in Water - 71.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.6%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +330.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey egg Ricotta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 1.15g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 13.68g 11.26g Turkey egg
Fats 11.88g 12.98g Ricotta
Carbs 1.15g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 171kcal 174kcal Ricotta
Sugar 0.27g Turkey egg
Calcium 99mg 207mg Ricotta
Iron 4.1mg 0.38mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 170mg 158mg Turkey egg
Potassium 142mg 105mg Turkey egg
Sodium 151mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.58mg 1.16mg Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.021mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.006mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 14.5µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 445IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A RAE 166µg 120µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 0.11mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ricotta
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.013mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.195mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 0.213mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.043mg Turkey egg
Folate 71µg 12µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.34µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 1.1µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.125mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg 0.517mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.589mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 0.924mg 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.442mg 0.281mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.556mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg 0.692mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 933mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 3.632g 8.295g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 3.627g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.385g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Turkey egg
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 882mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/nutrients
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.